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Norwegian black metal tyrants 1349 have released a cover track taken from death metal pioneers POSSESSED. The track, titled “The Heretic” is streaming now here. Previously, “The Heretic” was only available on the limited North American version of 1349’s new album, via Season Of Mist, ‘Massive Cauldron of Chaos’ on CD digipak. ‘Massive Cauldron of Chaos’ was released in North America on September 30, and is available across multiple CD, vinyl, and cassette formats here.

Founded in Norway in 1997, 1349 have remained a constant influence on the Norwegian black metal scene. With a penchant for lightning speed riffing, blazing drums, and apocalyptic lyrics, the band has trail-blazed the underground, surpassing many of their peers through brute musical force. Following a a trio of landmark albums, namely 2003’s Liberation, 2004’s Beyond the Apocalypse, and 2005’s Hellfire, 1349 is set to re-establish their dominance in the world-wide extreme metal scene.

Comments HAZAEL:“We are pleased to announce to be the first officially confirmed support band for POSSESSED!”

Just yesterday HAZAEL announced their come back on stages, after 18 years, playing at Metal Day Castle Party on July 18th, which is the biggest 4-days (17-20 july) dark independent festival in the Middle-East Europe, in Bolków – Poland. HAZAEL will play at the festival the set from their best album, legendary “Thor” which will be re-issued soon via The Crypt And Dark Descent Records.

Current POSSESSED guitarist Kelly McLauchlin has issued the following update:

“Hey everyone. Due to my busy work/travel schedule with my audio-visual career, I will not be touring with Possessed on their upcoming South American tour. The band has found a replacement guitarist to do the tour, and although we are leaving the door open to fill in whenever possible, most likely this will be the end of my time with Possessed. I simply cannot commit to the band’s increasing tour schedule.

As anyone can imagine, this has been a very difficult decision to make. In the past, I would have simply quit my job for an opportunity to tour with a legendary band like Possessed – a band which I grew up listening to since I was 16 years old. But, things are different now – and I have responsibilities, and bills to pay.

It has been 2 and ½ years ago since I joined Possessed, and in that time we have done quite a few amazing things – we played a total of 31 shows together, including some huge festivals (Hellfest, Graspop), special events (Bonded By Baloff, Barge to Hell), US tour dates and two full European Tours, as well as written – and performed live – the first new Possessed song in over 20 years.

So, I will always remember my time with Possessed. I’d like to thank all our fans and friends, old and new, who have shown their support – I hope to see you all again one day. I send my best wishes and respect to Jeff Becerra – we will always remain friends, and brothers – and to the rest of the band – good luck in South America and in the future.

And for my personal fans, friends and supporters – do not worry, this is not the end of my musical projects – stay tuned for something very special to be announced in the weeks ahead. Cheers!!”

San Francisco-based death/black innovators POSSESSED kick off their European Seance tour next week, including stops at Germany’s Keep It True Festival, Portugal’s SWR/Barroselas Fest and Holland’s Neurotic Deathfest. The band will perform the first new Possessed material in 20 years, as well as classics from Seven Churches, Beyond The Gates and Eyes Of Horror.

POSSESSED, PENTAGRAM, CRYPTOPSY, MANILLA ROAD, BELPHEGOR, ONSLAUGHT and AGALLOCH are the latest acts confirmed for SWR Barroselas Metalfest XVI which will take place April 24th – 27th in Barroselas, Portugal.

Barge To Hell – “The World’s Most Extreme Metal Cruise” from the creators of 70000 Tons Of Metal – which will run from December 3rd to 7th – have confirmed LOCK UP, the supergroup featuring Nicholas Barker on drums (ex-CRADLE OF FILTH, DIMMU BORGIR), Shane Embury on bass (NAPALM DEATH), Anton Reisenegger on guitar (CRIMINAL) and Tomas Lindberg on vocals (AT THE GATES, DISFEAR).

The cruise route begins in Miami, FL and then travels to Nassau, Bahamas and then back to Miami, FL.

Not in the mood for a quiet holiday season? This December, 40 of the most extreme Metal Bands and 2,000 headbangers from around the world will go to the Caribbean to take over a luxury cruise ship for a five day and four night trip to the undead!

Make no mistake, this is not one of the cruises where you share the ship with regular cruise guests… It’s like everyone has a backstage pass and you can mingle side-by-side with the Artists in this incredibly fan-friendly scenario that has no comparison.

See every band play two live shows on our three stages, each with it’s own unique atmosphere: The luxurious “A Chorus Line” theater, the cozy “Spectrum” club and our jewel: The open air stage on the pool deck. Get all your memorabilia signed at the Meet & Greet sessions. Be part of our infamous Metal Karaoke and many other very special activities with the Artists on board. Last but not least: Don’t forget that we have bars on board that never close! What are you waiting for? You might even need a vacation from this vacation when all is said and done!